Arizona and Federal Discrimination and Harassment Attorneys
At Martin & Bonnett PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona, our employment, labor law, and employee benefits attorneys represent clients in the following practice areas of employment law:
- Pension/retirement benefits – We are well known throughout the state and country for our comprehensive knowledge of retiree and employee rights relating to retirement benefits. For 30 years, we have succeeded in handling labor law cases under ERISA and related statutes.
- Disability/health benefits - At Martin & Bonnett PLLC, we have successfully litigated and settled multiple retiree health benefit cases involving large corporations that have failed to keep promises made to employees and retirees to maintain lifetime benefits. Employers must be held accountable when they cut back on these promised benefits.
- Employment discrimination – If you believe you are a victim of discrimination based on disability, age, race, national origin, gender or religion, we will diligently represent you and your rights. You have important rights protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We stand ready to help you understand and enforce these important rights.
- Wrongful termination – Various state and federal statutes protect employees from wrongful termination. Whistleblowers are often the victims of retaliation for reporting illegal acts or speaking out on matters of public concern. Employees sometimes also illegally retaliate against employees for simply trying to assert or claim their right to be free from unlawful discrimination or harassment.
- Overtime salary disputes – Our attorneys have brought claims governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in state and federal courts. We represent individuals and groups of employees in class action matters who have not been or are not being paid correctly. Working off the clock or not being paid for working through a lunch break, for example, may constitute violations of the FLSA.
- Harassment and hostile work environment – Harassment at the workplace can take many forms. If company management refuses to take action against a supervisor or co-worker who is creating a hostile work environment, the employer may be committing an illegal act. We consult with our clients and, where necessary and appropriate, we will file a law suit that forces employers to act properly and possibly compensate you monetarily for any damages you may have suffered.
- Family Medical Leave Act – The FMLA was enacted to allow employees to use 12 weeks of leave for a serious health conditions of the employee or an immediate family member or for the birth or adoption of a child. Under most circumstances, the employer must allow you to return to the same job you held at the time your leave began. When that does not happen, you need legal assistance.
- Employee rights– Employers who condition employment on membership or non-membership in a union are violating federal and state employment law and the rights of their employees. Our firm has represented unions and large groups of employees who have been victimized by this prohibited practice. We have brought claims under the National Labor Relations Act ("NLRA"), the Labor Management Relations Action ("LMRA"), Taft Hartley, Landrum Griffin, and countless other federal and state labor laws.
- Employment practices – Our firm advises employees regarding severance agreements, noncompete agreements, employee confidentiality agreements and contract negotiation. Before you sign an employment contract or severance agreement, you may want to contact an experienced employment law attorney to review the agreement and ensure your rights are protected.
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In addition to the above listed practice areas, we represent clients in cases involving ERISA claims and employee handbook review. To learn more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer, please contact us.
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